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This episode explores the concept of cultivated meat and its implications for the future of food and the environment.

In today's English listening practice we ask: Have you ever wondered what your dinner might look like in ten years' time? Would you eat meat that was grown in a laboratory instead of on a farm? Today we explore the world of "cultivated meat", that's meat grown from cells in a lab. We'll learn how scientists use a "bioreactor" to grow meat, and why many people feel "sceptical" about this new technology. The vocabulary you'll hear is perfect for talking about science, food, and the future in English. ✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-phrases-lab-grown-food-cultivated-meat/ Don't have much time? Make learning British English part of your daily routine. Our premium episodes are perfect for your commute, exercise, or coffee break. Get 8 new lessons a month, zero ads. FAQ and Help: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/ We'll discover how cultivated meat is already being used for pet food in the UK, and we'll think about the arguments for and against eating lab-grown food ourselves. We'll also ask whether this is a solution for the environment or just another ultra-processed product. This topic will help you learn…

People in this episode

Host: Hilary Platt

Topics covered

• cultivated meat
• lab-grown food
• science
• food technology
• environment
• English vocabulary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Adept English

Products: cultivated meat, lab-grown food

Places: UK

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